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MPs Call for Crackdown on Rogue Auctioneers Using Goons
Members of Parliament have demanded stronger action against rogue auctioneers accused of using goons and excessive force while executing property seizures. Members of Parliament have demanded stronger action against rogue auctioneers accused of using goons and excessive force while executing property seizures.
MPs Call for National Insurance Cuts for Under-25s to Combat Youth Unemployment Crisis
A parliamentary committee has urged the government to implement significant cuts to employers’ National Insurance (NI) contributions for all workers under the age of 25. This recommendation, put forth by the House of Commons Work and Pensions Committee, aims to stimulate employment among the more than one million young people currently not in education, employment, or training (NEET).
MPs call on South East Water bosses to quit in scathing report
The firm was described as “devoid of proper leadership” and “riddled with cultural problems” in a new report from the Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (EFRA) Committee. Alistair Carmichael, the chair of the cross-party committee, said: “Someone in this company needs to take a grip, be accountable for its failings and put them right.” The rebuke comes after a major water outage in late 2025, which left tens of thousands of customers in Tunbridge Wells without drinking water for two weeks.
Macclesfield charity could fold without 'immediate' support
The boss of a charity in Cheshire that supports people with autism says it only has months left to sort out its finances, or it could fold. “It’s devastating to consider that our doors may soon close on those who rely on us every day,” said Jill Schofield, chief officer at Macclesfield-based Speaking Up Speaking Out (SUSO). “This would not only impact individuals and the community we serve, but also place additional strain on other organisations and health services in our area,” she added.
'End of an era' as council chief announces early retirement
“Not in my wildest dreams did I expect to experience the career that followed those early days in Cleethorpes.” Those are the words of outgoing council chief executive Rob Walsh. He joined North East Lincolnshire Council on 1st January 2014 and has announced he will step down in May 2025 after more than 11 years at the helm.
MPs call for government green light for Middlewich Eastern Bypass
Two Cheshire MPs say they have been making representations about a major road scheme to government officials, in a bid to get construction started on the project. Mid-Cheshire MP Andrew Cooper and Congleton MP Sarah Russell recently met with parliamentary under secretary for the future of roads Lilian Greenwood to discuss the issue.
New food waste collections coming to Lichfield and Tamworth
Residents in Lichfield and Tamworth will be getting new food waste containers, as the area’s shared waste collection service prepares for the government’s Simpler Recycling roll out. All councils in England will be required to provide separate food waste collections from March 2026. The aim is to standardise recycling across the country and reduce the amount of waste going to landfill.
Free parking on Saturdays in Stoke-on-Trent's six towns
All six towns in Stoke-on-Trent are set to benefit from a free car parking day this month, in a bid to help give a boost to the city’s retailers at Christmas. The offer is only available at specific car parks on specific days – more details below. Stoke-on-Trent City Council has organised the free parking at its surface-level (ie: not multi-storey) car parks in Burslem, Fenton, Hanley, Longton, Tunstall, Stoke and also Meir. On-street parking will continue to be charged as usual.
Australian white-ball captain Aaron Finch is confident a flurry of games can help him push through a career-threatening form slump ahead of the home Twenty20 World Cup. Finch has been under pressure after a tough IPL stint at Kolkata Knight Riders, where he made 86 runs in five knocks, compounding a miserable run with the bat for his country.
British MPs call for UCL final inquiry
Several British MPs have joined Liverpool in calling for a full investigation into the Champions League final chaos. Ian Byrne, the Labour MP for Liverpool West Derby, attended the match in Paris and said he had never witnessed such scenes since the 1989 Hillsborough disaster. As with that tragedy, he said he was concerned by the "narrative of lies" which he could see beginning to build.
Port's Fantasia hit by another injury
Port Adelaide are uncertain when Orazio Fantasia will return from the latest injury to strike the goalsneak. Fantasia strained a thigh muscle on Saturday when playing his first game at any level this year, in Port's state league side. The injury follows separate surgery on both knees in the past year which have curtailed his output. Fantasia's latest knee operation was in January this year.
The Thai way of cosmetic export
The Thai cosmetics market represents 5.9 billion euros. It is the largest in the ASEAN zone. However, it has been affected by Covid-19 and recorded a 0.9% decline in 2020. Market characteristics Unilever, Procter & Gamble, and L’Oreal are the major players in the sector in Thailand. However, local brands are becoming more and more important. Celebrities and beauty clinic chains are also starting to develop their brands (thanks to local contracting companies).
IFF's Gegencare OSMS achieves Upcycled Certified certification
Tuesday, March 1, 2022News IFF’s Health & Biosciences division is pleased to announce the three ingredients in their Gegencare OSMS personal care bioactives range have achieved certification through the Upcycled Food Association’s (UFA) Upcycled Certified™ Program. IFF is one of the first ingredient suppliers to receive the upcycled certification in the cosmetic active category.
Reminder: new labelling obligations for three hair dyes
This 3 December 2021 marks the entry into force of the new labelling obligations under Regulation 2020/1683. They involve three hair dye ingredients, Dimethylpiperazinium Aminopyrazolopyridine HCl, Methylimidazoliumpropyl p-Phenylenediamine HCl and Tetrabromophenol Blue.
Brexit trade talks to reconvene in Brussels in last gasp effort to secure deal
British and EU negotiators are to meet in Brussels on Sunday in a late bid to resolve ongoing “significant differences” between the two sides as they seek to agree a trade deal before the end of the year deadline. The reconvening of talks was confirmed by UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen in a joint statement following their phone call on Saturday, which was in itself a bid to overcome the continuing deadlock.
Liverpool mayor among group arrested over alleged bribery & witness intimidation in building corruption probe - reports
The first directly-elected mayor of Liverpool, Joe Anderson, was reportedly arrested by Merseyside Police on Friday over alleged bribery and witness intimidation, as part of an investigation into development contracts. A police statement detailing the arrests did not name the Labour mayor explicitly as a suspect in the “ongoing investigation”, however, local reports have identified him as one of those detained.
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